Unions called for the 24-hour work stoppage to protest President Michel Temer’s attempts to roll back pensions and labor laws. Temer says these changes are necessary to save Brazil from recession.
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Nationwide Strike Clogs Brazil's Big Cities, Grinding Daily Activity To A Halt
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